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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.99, 3,487.83 and 2,274.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.99, 3,487.83 and 2,274.43 is: 3,393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.99 : 3,487.83 = 2,274.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.99/3,487.83 = 2,274.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.99x = 3,487.83 × 2,274.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.99x = 7,932,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932,813.81/2,337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.01

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